Associate Professor Dr. Worawan Bhanthumnavin
- Room 1335 Mahamakut Building, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science Chulalongkorn University Phayathai Road, Patumwan Bangkok 10330, THAILAND
- 02-2187727
Education
- [1996] Ph.D. (Organic), University of Utah, U.S.A.
- [1990] B.Sc. (Chemistry), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Work Experiences
- [2020 - present] Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
- [2008] Exchange Faculty Fellow, University of Regensburg
- [1999 - 2020] Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
- [1999 - 2000] Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, U.S.A.
- [1996 - 1999] Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
- [1998] Visiting Researcher, Institute for Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, University of Lausanne, Switzerland. (Prof. K. Hostettmann)
- [1995] Visiting Researcher, Columbia University, New York, U.S.A. (Professor Nicholas J. Turro)
- [1990 - 1996] Teaching/Research Assistant, Department of Chemistry, University of Utah
- [1990] Henry Eyring Research Fellow, Department of Chemistry, University of Utah (Professor John A. Gladysz)
- [1989] Research Intern, Thai Petrochemical Industry, Co. Ltd.
- [1988] Laboratory Assistant, Natural Product Research Unit, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
Current Research Topics
- Research areas of interest lie upon methodology development for synthesis of biologically active compounds. This includes synthesis and utilization of chiral catalysts. Synthesis of organic materials with excellent properties for sensing, optical, and phototherapeutic applications is also within the scope. Research interests have expanded to cover areas encompassing organic chemistry and plasma technology where utilization of plasma process comes in as a method to incorporate functional properties such as flame retarding, water surfaces of choice.
Scholarship and Awards
- [2009] Chemical Society of Thailand – Citatons Award (co author)
- [2008] ASEM-DUO Fellowship
- [2004] Thailand Toray Science Foundaton – Science and Technology Research Grant
- [2000] Young Scholar Travel Grant (The International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies)
- [1997] 7th Asian Chemical Congress Grant for Young Chemists
- [1995] Research Presentation Award (Department of Chemistry, University of Utah)
- [1994] Research Presentation Award (Department of Chemistry, University of Utah)
- [1990] Henry Eyring Research Fellowship (University of Utah)
Research Summary
Publications
•Enhancement of Ammonia Gas Sensing by Tin Dioxide-Polyaniline Nanocomposite. Trends in Sciences.
2022. Cited 0
•Discovery and Genetic Code Expansion of a Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Hydrolase from the Human Saliva Metagenome for the Degradation and Bio-Functionalization of PET. Angewandte Chemie - International Edition. 2022. Cited 53
•Kinetic Resolution of dl -Hydrobenzoins Catalyzed by Copper(II) Complexes of C2 -Symmetric Thiophene-Derived Ligands. Synlett.
2022. Cited 2
•Surface modification of bacterial cellulose membrane by oxygen plasma treatment. Surface and Coatings Technology. 2016. Cited 28
•Nitriding of tool steel using dual DC/RFICP plasma process. Surface and Coatings Technology. 2016. Cited 15
Full list
•Discovery and Genetic Code Expansion of a Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Hydrolase from the Human Saliva Metagenome for the Degradation and Bio-Functionalization of PET. Angewandte Chemie - International Edition. 2022. Cited 53
•Kinetic Resolution of dl -Hydrobenzoins Catalyzed by Copper(II) Complexes of C
•Surface modification of bacterial cellulose membrane by oxygen plasma treatment. Surface and Coatings Technology. 2016. Cited 28
•Nitriding of tool steel using dual DC/RFICP plasma process. Surface and Coatings Technology. 2016. Cited 15
Full list